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COOK^S    CRUISE 

TO    THE 

MEDITERRANEAN,    THE  ^  ^ 
ORIENT   AND   BIBLE    LANDS 


by  the  magnificent  new  Hamburg-American  Line  Twin- 
Screw  Steamship  "AOLTKE"  (12,000  tons),  spe- 
cially chartered  for  this  Cruise  by  Thos.  Cook  &  Son, 

VISITING  

Madeira,  Gibraltar,  Algiers,  Malta,  Athens,  Constantinople, 

Smyrna  (for  Ephesus),  Beyrout  (for   Damascus),  Haifa 

(for  Galilee),  Jaffa  (for  Jerusalem,  Bethlehem,  etc.). 

Alexandria,    Cairo,    the    Nile    (optional), 

Naples    (Pompeii,    Vesuvius,    Rome, 

etc.),  Nice,  Monte  Carlo,  etc. 

With  several  attractive  Optional  Return  Routes  across  Europe. 

A  GRAND  70-DAY  CRUISE, 

Leaving   New   York   on   Wednesday,   February    4,  1903, 

AT  THE  LOWEST    FARES    EVER 
OFFERED  FOR  HIGH-CLASS  TRAVEL, 

Including  Shore  Excursions,  Hotels,  Carriage  Drives,  Guides,  Fees,  etc. 
ARRANGED  AND   MANAGED  THBOUGHOUT  BY 

THOS.  C(X)K  &  SON, 

Managers  of  Tours  and  Excursions,  and  Universal  Steamship  and  Railroad 

Ticket  Agents. 
By  Royal  Appointment  Passenger  Agents  for  the  Royal  British  Commission, 
Vienna,  1873;  Philadelphia,  1876;  Paris,  1878;  Colonial  and  Indian,  1886;  Chicago, 
1893,  and  Paris,  1900,  etc.  Sole  owners  of  the  new  first-class  Tourist  and  Ex- 
press Steamers,  specially  built  for  the  Nile.  International  Passenger  Agents, 
under  special  appointment,  to  the  Italian,  Indian  and  Australasian  Railways. 
General  Passenger  Agents  for  the  Midland  Railway  of  England,  and  OflBcial 
Ticket  Agents  for  the  Trunk  Lines  and  Principal  Railroads  of  America,  etc.,  etc, 
NEW  YORK,  261  and  1185  Broadway.  BOSTON,  332  Washington  St. 

PHILADELPHIA,  828  Chestnut  St.  CHICAGO,  234  South  Clark  St. 

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Map  of  the  Cruise 4 

Epitome  of  the  Itinerary,  Mileage,  etc 5 

Introductory  7 

Description  of  Cruise,  Steamer  and  Arrangements. .  9-19 

Fare  and  Conditions 19 

Notes  for  Members 21-25 

Daily  Itinerary  of  Main  Tour 27-45 

Optional  Extension  Tours  on  the  Nile 47-57 

Optional  Side  Trips  in  the  Holy  Land 59-65 

Optional  Tours  Across  Europe 67-79 


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INTRODUCTORY. 

^HE  MOST  approved  form  of  high-class  pleasure 
travel  to-day  is  undoubtedly  the  Yachting  Cruise. 
Properly  managed,  it  represents  the  latest  develop- 
ment of  modern  luxury  and  convenience,  and  the 
fullest  application  of  organization  and  co-operation 
in  travel.  It  is  typical  "Twentieth  Century"  travel,  in  that 
it  renders  accessible  to  the  many  what  was  for  years  the 
exclusive  privilege  of  the  wealthy  few.  It  possesses,  among 
many  obvious  advantages,  the  important  one  of  permitting 
the  voyager  to  assume  at  pleasure,  or  as  the  occasion  may 
demand,  the  role  of  one  of  a  numerous  company  of  fellow- 
travelers,  or  of  a  member  of  a  smaller  and  private  section 
of  the  same,  or  to  be  simply  an  individual  passenger  on  a 
well-filled  Ocean  steamship. 

The  Oriental  Cruise  described  in  the  following  pages  em- 
bodies all  the  best  features  and  most  recent  advances  in  this 
delightful  mode  of  travel.  The  region  to  be  visited — the 
Mediterranean  and  adjacent  European  and  Oriental  coun- 
tries— is  pre-eminently  adapted  to  the  conditions  of  such  a 
tour,  full  of  strong  contrasts  and  varied  attractions.  We 
have  specially  chartered  for  the  Cruise  a  steamship  pecu- 
liarly suited  to  the  purpose,  and  bring  to  the  preparation 
and  management  of  the  undertaking  an  experience  of  sixty- 
one  YEARS  in  this  business,  and  a  world-wide  organization 
and  equipment.  We  call  attention  to  this  here,  because  it  is 
only  our  superior  and  exclusive  facilities  which  have 
enabled  us  to  offer  the  very  complete  Cruise  itself  for  so 
small  a  price,  and  to  make  the  extraordinarily  moderate 
charges  for  the  Optional  Extensions  and  Side  Trips. 


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7  — 


THE  CRUISE„    ■ 


The  regions  to  be  visit- 
ed in  the  course  of  this 
Cruise  are  among  the 
most  beautiful,  varied  and 
interesting  in  the  world. 
Along  the  shores  of  the 
sunny  Mediterranean, 
where  the  Phoenician  gal 
leys  crept  from  point  to 
point  in  man's  earliest 
efforts  at  navigation,  our 
voyagers  will  sail  in  one 
of  the  finest  examples  of 
modern  maritime  con- 
struction yet  produced,  to 
visit  lands  famous  in  his- 
tory and  mythology,  cele- 
brated for  their  scenic 
beauty,  the  momentous 
events  that  have  tran- 
spired within  their  bor- 
ders, the  wonderful  relics 
of  past  ages  they  contain, 
and  the  treasures  of  an- 
cient and  modern  art 
stored  in  their  great 
cities.     The   tourists   will 

see  the  great  modern  fortresses  of  Gibraltar  and  Malta ; 
at  Algiers,  Constantinople  and  Ca  ro  mingle  with  the  pic- 
turesque life  of  the  strange  Mohammedan  world  in  those 
mysterious  Oriental  countries  that  seem  to  have  remained 
unchanged  since  the  days  of  Saladin  and  Haroun  Al 
Raschid;  in  the  Holy  Land  tread  the  self-same  paths 
and  view  the  same  hills  and  valleys  and  cities  as  the 
Patriarchs  and  Apostles,  and  dwell  for  a  time-  among 
the  actual  scenes  of  the  Sacred  Story.  In  Rome  and 
Athens  they  will  visit  the  beautiful  and  astonishing  re- 
mains of  the  classical  world ;  in  Egypt  and  on  the  Nile 
the  stupendous  Pyramids  and  marvellous  pictured  Temples. 
Tombs  and  ruined  cities  many  thousands  of  years  old, 
while  at  Nice  and  Monte  Carlo — the  gems  of  the  beautiful 


AN   ORIENTAL   TYPF. 


S.    S.    "MOLTKE." — ONE   OF   THE   DINING   ROOMS. 


Riviera,  and  the  Winter  playground  of  the  elite  of  European 
Society  — the  luxury,  gaiety  and  brilliance  of  the  modern 
world  are  seen  at  their  height. 

The  whole  time  will  be  spent  in  the  perfect  Winter 
climate  of  the  Mediterranean,  a  season  when  most  of  the 
region  is  bright  with  flowers  and  luxuriant  foliage ;  when 
skies  are  always  blue,  the  air  balmy  and  health-giving;  the 
weather,  in  fact,  enjoyed  here  in  early  summer.  The  mem- 
bers will  thus  escape  the  worst  of  our  Northern  Winter, 
with  its  ice  and  snow  and  bitter  winds,  and  generally  un- 
comfortable   accompaniments. 

THE  S.  S.  ^'MOLTKE,^ 

which  we  have  specially  chartered  from  the  Hamburg 
American  Line,  is  a  new  and  magnificent  example  of  the 
modern  palatial  Ocean  liner,  and  fully  maintains  the  high 
standard  of  construction  and  equipment  which  has  always 
distinguished  the  Hamburg  American  Line,  and  enabled 
that  famous  organization  to  attain  its  present  position  as 
the  largest  Steamship  Company  of  the  world.  The  dimen- 
sions of  the  "Moltke"  are:  Length,  525  feet;  width,  62 
feet;  depth,  45  feet.  The  hull  is  divided  into  numerous 
water-tight  compartments,  and  provided  with  a  double  bot- 
tom, features  that  add  greatly  to  the  security  of  the  vessel, 
while  her  large  bilge  keels  give  unusual  steadiness  at  sea, 
and  almost  entirely  obviate  "rolling"  and  the  accompanying 
seasickness.  The  twin  screws  are  driven  by  two  sets  of 
quadruple  expansion  engines  of  great  power. 

The  passenger  accommodation  is  not  only  decorated  and 
furnished  in  a  most  elaborate  and  artistic  manner,  but  pos- 
sesses several  novel  features  of  great  value.  One  of  these 
is  the  fine 

GYMNASIUM, 
fully  equipped  with  modern  apparatus  of  every  kind,  in- 
cluding mechanical  massage  apparatus.  On  an  extended 
voyage  this  opportunity  of  obtaining  suitable  exercise  will 
be  much  appreciated,  and  will  materially  assist  in  making 
the   time    pass   pleasantly. 

SPORTS. 

In  addition  to  the  attractions  of  the  Gymnasium,  which 
will  be  always  at  the  disposal  of  the  passengers,  a  number 
of  athletic  events  and  contests  for  the  passengers  wiH  take 
place,  numerous  gymkhana  being  arranged.  These  will  be 
managed  and  controlled  by  a  committee  of  the  passengers. 

—  II  — 


THE  GRILL  ROOM 

will  be  a  great  attraction  to  those  who  may  wish  to  dine 
when  they  please,  or  who  may  not  feel  well  enough  on 
stormy  days  to  go  to  the  dining  saloon.  At  the  head  of  the 
main  companionway  there  is  a  large 

HOTEL  OFFICE  AND  POST  OFFICE, 

or  steward's  office,  which  must  prove  a  great  convenience 
to  passengers  during  the  Cruise. 

SHELTERED  CORNERS 

are  provided  on  the  Promenade  and  Boat  Decks,  so  that 
in  the  unlikely  event  of  rough  weather  being  encountered, 
the  passengers  may  take  the  fresh  air  in  comfort,  and  these 
corners  have  been  beautifully  furnished  with  palms  and 
other  fresh  foliage  plants.    The 

SALOONS  AND  SMOKING  ROOMS, 

and  all  the  other  spacious  apartments  are  most  luxuriously 
furnished,  and  were  designed  to  afford  ample  accommoda- 
tion for  a  much  larger  number  of  passengers  than  will 
accompany  this  Cruise. 

THE  STATEROOMS 

are  all  unusually  large,  and  the  most  thoughtful  considera- 
tion has  been  displayed  to  make  them  thoroughly  com- 
fortable and  homelike.  Their  equipment  is  complete,  down 
to  such  details  as  electric  curling-irons  for  ladies,  and 
electric  food-warmers  for  invalids  and  children.  A  large 
number  of  the  rooms  have  lower  berths  only,  many  of 
them  may  be  arranged  en  suite  for  the  use  of  families  or 
friends,  and  there  are  a  number  of  Chambres  de  Luxe,  with 
private  bath  and  toilet.  Many  of  the  staterooms  have  been 
fitted  for  the  sole  use  of  one  person  only.  There  are  no 
less  than 

THIRTY  BATH  ROOMS 

on  the  "Moltke"  provided  with  all  the  latest  improvements, 
such  as  hot  and  cold  showers. 


13  — 


CUISINE,  ETC. 

The  Hamburg  American  Line  is  celebrated  for  the 
superior  excellence  of  its  Cuisine,  and  for  this  Cruise  a 
most  elaborate  and  bountiful  table  will  be  provided,  amply 
supplied  with  all  the  delicacies  of  the  season.  Cigars, 
wines,  beers  and  mineral  waters  may  be  had  on  board,  of 
the  first  quality,  at  moderate  prices. 

It  would  be  possible,  did  space  permit,  to  mention  many 
more  attractions  and  advantages  to  be  found  on  board  the 
"Moltke,"  but  enough  has  been  said  to  justify  our  state- 
ment that  for  this  Cruise  we  have  chartered  one  of 


THE  MOST  LUXURIOUS  OCEAN  STEAMSHIPS 
AFLOAT. 

And  this  magnificent  vessel  will  be  absolutely  at  the  service 
of  the  party  for  the  entire  Cruise. 

To  add  to  the  comfort  of  the  members  and  to  avoid  over- 
crowding, the 

NUMBER  OF  PASSENGERS  IS  LIMITED 

to  the  ordinary  cabin  stateroom  capacity  of  the  vessel. 
The  "Moltke"  has  comfortably  carried  across  the  Atlantic 
on  one  voyage  no  less  than  2,500  passengers,  but  for  this 
Cruise  only  about  500  passengers  will  be  taken,  all  being 
accommodated  in  the  permanent  cabin  staterooms.  All  the 
spacious  saloon  and  deck  accommodations,  designed  for  a 
large  number  of  passengers,  will  be  entirely  at  the  service 
of  the  comparatively  small  number  of  passengers  carried 
on  this  Cruise.  Experienced  travelers  will  appreciate  the 
additional  comfort  conferred  by  this  exceptional  arrange- 
ment. The  passengers  for  this  Cruise  are  not  to  be 
regarded  as  one  large  party,  but  to  promote  to  the 
utmost  their  comfort  and  convenience,  will  be  arranged  in 
many  small  parties  or  sections,  which  may  be  made  up 
according  to  the  wishes  of  the  members.  In  many  parts 
of  the  country,  special  sections  are  being  locally  organized 
— congenial  acquaintances  and  neighbors  are  planning  to 
travel  in  company.  The  ladies  and  gentlemen  composing 
these  sections  will  be  assigned,  as  far  as  possible,  to  ad- 
jacent staterooms  and  seats  at  table,  also  accommodated  at 
the  same  hotels. 

—  IS  — 


PERSONAL  MANAGEMENT. 

The  "Moltke"  is  specially  chartered  by  Thos.  Cook  & 
Son,  and  the  Cruise  will  be  managed  throughout  by  them. 
The  whole  of  the  arrangements  are  being  managed  and 
supervised  throughout  by  the  American  Manager,  assisted 
by  a  competent  staff  of  Conductors  and  Interpreters.  In 
Egypt  and  Palestine  all  the  plans  will  be  carried  out  by 
the  Resident  Managers,  men  who  have  lived  continuously 
on  the  spot  for  many  years,  and  fully  understand  the 
languages  and  characteristics  of  the  peoples.  The  whole  of 
the  immense  equipment  owned  by  Thos.  Cook  &  Son  will 
be  at  the  disposal  of  members  of  the  Cruise,  both  in 
Egypt  and  Palestine,  thus  insuring  suitable  accommoda- 
tions, that  cannot  otherwise  be  obtained.  Some  idea  of  our 
facilities  in  Palestine  may  be  obtained  from  the  several 
illustrations  in  this  pamphlet,  from  photographs  taken  in 
that  country.  Thos.  Cook  &  Son  maintain  their  own  offices 
everywhere  throughout  the  Mediterranean,  the  East  and 
Europe,  in  which  respect  they  stand  alone.  In  Egypt  they 
own  and  operate  a  large  fleet  of  large  and  elegantly 
equipped  steamers,  specially  built  for  the  Nile  service.  In 
Palestine  they  maintain  a  large  permanent  staff  and  im- 
mense equipment  for  managing  travel  by  either  camp,  car- 
riages, or  rail  where  available. 

TO  SECURE  MEMBERSHIP. 

Already  a  very  large  number  of  berths  have  been  applied 
for,  and  in  order  to  secure  passage,  immediate  application 
should  be  made,  with  full  name  and  address,  and  a  de- 
posit of  $10  per  passenger.  On  receipt  thereof  a  De- 
posit Receipt  will  be  sent,  with  plan  of  the  steamer,  show- 
ing berth  allotted.  On  November  i  a  further  payment  of 
$40  per  passenger  must  be  made,  and  the  balance  of  the 
passage  money  must  be  paid  by  January  5,  1903.  The  state- 
rooms are  graded  according  to  desirability  of  location,  size, 
and  number  of  passengers  to  occupy  them,  as  on  all  Ocean 
steamers.  The  higher  priced  rooms  are  better  located  and 
more  commodious,  and  are  more  elegantly  equipped,  but  all 
the  passengers  have  the  same  deck  and  saloon  privileges. 
As  the  staterooms  of  each  category  are  allotted  strictly 
according  to  priority  of  application,  an 

IMMEDIATE  SELECTION 

is  very  advantageous.    The  small  deposit  required  to  secure 
a  berth  makes  this  an  easy  matter. 

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STATEROOMS  AND  SEATS  AT  TABLE 
will  be  assigned  for  the  entire  Cruise. 

OPTIONAL  SIDE  TRIPS. 

In  addition  to  the  very  complete  Itinerary  of  the  Cruise, 
we  have  planned  a  number  of  attractive  side  trips  in  the 
HOLY  LAND,  on  THE  NILE  and  in  EUROPE.  These 
are  offered  at  unprecedentedly  low  fares,  such  as  have  never 
before  been  available  in  these  countries,  and  ample  time 
is  allowed  for  these  extra  Tours  being  carried  out  in  a 
most  comfortable  and  satisfactory  manner.  As  already 
stated,  the  unique  facilities  possessed  by  Thos.  Cook  &  Son 
throughout  the  East  and  Europe  make  it  possible  to  offer 
our  patrons  superior  and  exclusive  advantages,  both  as 
regards  fares  and  character  of  accommodation  provided. 

The  steamer  makes  two  trips  between  Jaffa  and  Alex- 
andria (see  Itinerary  on  page  37),  so  that  passengers  have 
the  choice  of  spending  five  days  in  Palestine  and  twelve  in 
Egypt,  or  vice  versa. 

TO  RETURN  ACROSS  EUROPE. 

For  members  wishing  to  combine  a  short  Continental 
Tour  of  Europe  with  this  Oriental  Cruise,  a  special  series 
of  short  tours  has  been  arranged,  full  particulars  of  which 
will  be  found  in  this  pamphlet. 

VALIDITY  OF  TICKETS. 

Passengers  have  the  option  of  returning  by  any  steam- 
ship of  the  Hamburg-American  Line,  including  the  famous 
"Deutschland,"  one  of  the  fastest  ocean  steamships  in  the 
world;  the  "Fiirst  Bismarck,"  "Auguste  Victoria,"  "Co- 
lumbia," etc.,  at  any  time  previous  to  August  i,  1903,  the 
accommodation  furnished  being  of  the  same  character  as 
that  occupied  on  the  "Moltke."  Any  passengers  desiring 
to  remain  over  later  than  August  i  can  do  so  at  their 
leisure,  subject  to  the  payment  of  a  slight  additional  charge 
in  the  event  of  their  returning  during  the  height  of  the 
season.     This  to  be  arranged  in  Europe. 

RATE    OF     FARE     FOR    70-DAY    CRUISE, 

$300   and  Upwards. 

Since  the  first  announcement  was  made,  there  has  been 
such  an  instantaneous  and  widespread  demand  for  accom- 
modation, that  all  the  berths  at  $300,  $350  and  $375  have 

—  19  — 


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been  reserved,  and  deposits  accepted.  Should  any  of  these 
passengers  withdraw,  the  berths  will  be  again  placed  on 
sale.  In  the  meantime,  there  is  ample  accommodation  at 
$400  and  upwards.  On  application  a  plan  will  be  sent, 
showing  location  and  price  of  every  stateroom  on  the  ship. 

THE  FARE  INCLUDES 

1.  Steamship  and  railway  tickets  for  the  entire  route. 

2.  Full  accommodation  on  board  the  "Moltke"  in  ac- 
cordance with  the  well-known  and  luxurious  service  of  the 
Hamburg  American  Line.  Hotel  accommodation  on  shore, 
where  indicated  in  the  Itinerary,  consisting  of  three  meals 
per  day. 

3.  Transfers  to  and  from  stations,  piers,  hotels,  etc., 
where  necessary, 

4.  Fees  for  sightseeing  mentioned  in  Itinerary,  porter- 
age, and  all  traveling  expenses,  except  the  steward's  fee  on 
the  steamer,  which  is  an  entirely  personal  matter,  and  can- 
not be  included. 

5.  Services  of  local  guides,  interpreters,  dragomans,  etc., 
where  necessary,  and  the  services  of  Cook's  representatives 
and  Conductors  throughout  the  Cruise. 

6.  Landing  and  embarkation  at  ports  of  Madeira,  Gibral- 
tar, Algiers,  Malta,  Piraeus,  Constantinople,  Smyrna,  Bey- 
rout,  Jaffa,  Haifa,  Alexandria,   Naples  and  Villefranche. 

7.  Carriage  drives  at  Alexandria,  Cairo,  the  Pyramids, 
Jerusalem  to  Bethlehem,  the  Pools  of  Solomon,  Mount  of 
Olives,  Gethsemane  and  Bethany,  Naples,  and  one  entire 
day  in  Rome. 

8.  Shore  Excursions,  as  per  Itinerary,  from  Gibraltar 
to  Granada,  the  Alhambra  and  return;  Valetta,  Malta,  to 
Citta  Vecchia  and  return ;  Alexandria  to  Cairo  and  return  ; 
Jaffa  to  Jerusalem,  Bethlehem  and  return;  Piraeus  to 
Athens  (two  days),  Naples,  Pompeii  and  Rome;  Ville- 
franche to  Nice  and  Monte  Carlo  and  return. 

NOTES  FOR  MEMBERS. 

BAGGAGE. — Our  Conductors  and  representatives  look 
after  all  baggage,  except  hand-baggage.  Each  passenger  is 
allowed  twenty  cubic  feet  (about  300  lbs.)  of  personal  bag- 
gage on  the  steamer,  and  the  free  conveyance  of  56  lbs.  in 
Europe.  For  the  Jerusalem,  Cairo  and  Rome  excursions, 
each  passenger  is  allowed  two  valises  and  a  dress-suit  case. 

—  21  — 


Ladies  spending  twelve  days  in  Palestine  or  Egypt  will  be 
allowed  one  trunk  or  two  valises.  No  trunks  will  be  taken 
up  the  Nile. 

On  board  the  steamer  a  baggage  room  will  be  provided 
for  large  trunks,  to  which  daily  access  will  be  allowed. 
All  articles  required  during  the  voyage  should  be  carried 
in  a  steamer  trunk,  which  must  not  exceed  fourteen  inches 
in  height,  so  that  it  may  go  under  the  berth. 

All  trunks  and  hand  baggage  must  have  tags  attached, 
showing  name  of  passenger,  and  number  of  stateroom; 
proper  tags  will  be  furnished  by  us  for  this  purpose.  Bag- 
gage may  be  sent  to  the  Harrburg  Piers,  foot  of  First 
Street,  Hoboken,  two  days  before  sailing,  where  it  will 
be  placed  in  the  baggage  room,  and  not  sent  on  board  until 
claimed  by  the  passenger  before  embarking.  Out-of-town 
passengers  arriving  in  New  York  can  have  their  baggage 
checked  to  the  pier  by  the  express  baggage  agent  on  the 
train,  but  ample  time  must  be  allowed. 

While  anxious  to  render  all  possible  assistance  to 
travelers  in  the  transport,  care  and  checking  of  baggage, 
Thos.  Cook  &  Son  are  not  responsible  in  cases  of  deten- 
tion, damage  to  or  loss  of  baggage.  In  all  cases  of  transfer- 
ence, each  article  of  baggage  must  be  identified  by  its 
owner,  especially  on  entering  and  leaving  hotels  and  rail- 
way stations,  and  whenever  baggage  is  subject  to  Customs 
examination  its  owner  must  be  present.  Small  packages, 
such  as  handbags,  umbrellas,  traveling  rugs,  etc.,  must  re- 
main entirely  under  the  control  of  the  owner. 

EXTRA  FUNDS. — The  safest  and  most  convenient  man- 
ner in  which  to  carry  funds  for  any  intended  purchases,  is 
by  means  of  Circular  Notes,  issued  at  any  of  the  offices 
of  Thos.  Cook  &  Son  in  America.  The  cost  is  but  50  cents 
per  $100;  they  are  cashed  at  upwards  of  one  thousand 
places  by  banks,  hotels,  etc.,  and  in  case  of  loss,  payment 
may  be  stopped  and  the  money  recovered.  Thos.  Cook  & 
Son  also  issue  Letters  of  Credit  and  make  cable  transfers, 
and  have  on  hand  foreign  money  of  the  various  countries 
of  Europe  for  sale  at  current  rates. 

PASSPORTS.— Passports  with  vise  of  the  Turkish 
Consul  are  necessary,  and  can  be  obtained  through  us  at 
a  cost  of  $3.00,  including  vise.  In  making  application 
state  whether  you  are  a  native-born  or  naturalized  citizen. 
One  passport  is  sufficient  for  a  man  and  wife  and  minor 

—  23  — 


en 

2  s 


children.  Passengers  taking  the  Galilee  or  Samaria  trip 
also  require  a  Turkish  taskarah,  or  local  passport,  which 
will  cost  $i.6o,  a  form  for  which  will  be  sent. 

CLOTHING.— The  tourist  should  be  governed  by  his 
ordinary  custom  in  this  matter.  Many  ladies  and  gentle- 
men dress  for  dinner  on  board  ship,  also  at  hotels  at  Cairo 
and  elsewhere,  but  this  is  not  obligatory.  For  the  Atlantic 
voyage  warm  clothing  is  necessary,  also  steamer  rug  for  the 
deck.  For  use  on  shore,  ordinary  Spring  or  Fall  clothing, 
with  both  light  and  heavy  underclothes;  one  or  two  good 
pairs  of  shoes. 

STEAMER  CHAIRS.— Steamer  chairs  may  be  hired 
from  Thos.  Cook  &  Son  for  the  Cruise  at  a  cost  of  $2.00. 
This  must  be  arranged  when  booking. 

INSTRUCTIONS  FOR  FORWARDING  MAIL  will 
be  sent  to  passengers  before  sailing,  printed  for  the  use  of 
friends  at  home,  who  will  also  be  advised  by  postal  card  of 
the  safe  arrival  of  the  steamer  at  the  principal  ports,  if  a 
proper  address  is  registered  before  sailing. 

SPECIAL  NOTICE. 

In  the  event  of  the  Managers  (Thos.  Cook  &  Son)  or  the 
Owners  (The  Hamburg-American  Line)  considering  it  ad- 
visable in  their  discretion  to  withdraw  the  steamer  on  ac- 
count of  the  imposition  of  quarantine  or  any  other  cause, 
the  full  amounts  paid  shall  be  returned,  and  upon  the  ten- 
dering of  the  same  the  firm  and  ship  shall  be  free  from  all 
liability. 

Neither  the  Managers  nor  the  Owners  are  responsible  for 
loss  of  time  or  money  consequent  on  the  irregularity  of 
steamboat  or  railway  service,  quarantine,  sickness,  or  any 
calamity  or  hindrance  (Acts  of  God)  caused  by  circum- 
stances over  which  they  have  no  control ;  and  should  de- 
lays or  alterations  occur  through  these,  the  passengers  will 
have  to  pay  any  additional  necessary  expenses  for  living 
and  accommodation  in  hotels  or  on  steamers  which  may 
be  incurred  beyond  the  specified  period. 

Should  these  or  any  other  circumstances  make  it  neces- 
sary to  omit  one  or  more  of  the  ports  of  call  mentioned 
in  the  Itinerary,  the  Managers  and  Owners  shall  be  free 
from  all  liability  in  respect  of  such  omissions.  These,  how- 
ever, are  very  remote  contingencies,  but  should  they  occur, 
the  judgment  of  the  Captain  of  the  ship  must  be  accepted 
as  final. 

—  25  — 


MOSLEMS   AT   PRAYER. 


DAILY   ITINERARY 


OF   THE 


MAIN  TOUR. 


Wednesday,   February  4,   1903. — Leave   New  York  at 

II  A.  M.  by  the  Hamburg- American  Line  new  twin-screw 
steamship  "Moltke,"  the  most  luxuriously  appointed  12,- 
000-ton  steamship  afloat.  (Steamer  sails  from  Hamburg 
Piers,  foot  of  First  Street,  Hoboken.  Passengers  should 
take  the  Barclay  Street  or  Christopher  Street  Ferry  from 
Nezv  York.) 

The  steamer  follows  a  southerly  course,  through  the  warm 
and  pleasant  expanse  of  the  South  Atlantic  Ocean,  the  bit- 
ter winter  weather  of  New  York  being  soon  exchanged  for 
a  mild  and  exhilarating  temperature  and  brilliant  skies. 
The  superb  service  and  many  attractions  on  board  the 
"Moltke"  make  the  eight-day  voyage  to  Madeira,  the  first 
port  touched  at,  a  delightful  and  beneficial  experience,  and 
relieve  the  daily  life  of  any  semblance  of  monotony. 


FUNCHAL,     MADEIRA. 
—  27  — 


MADEIRA. 

Thursday,  February  12,  ")  —At  Madeira,  where  the 
and  Y    steamer     remains     about    26 

Friday,  February  13.  J  hours.  Funchal,  the  port  of 
call,  is  the  capital  of  these  fertile  and  beautiful  islands, 
which  belong  to  the  Kingdom  of  Portugal.  The  scenery  is 
magnificent  and  varied,  though  chiefly  mountainous  in 
character.  Owing  to  the  steepness  of  the  roads,  sledges, 
drawn  by  bullocks,  take  the  place  of  wheeled  vehicles,  of 
which  there  are  none  on  the  islands.  Other  modes  of  loco- 
motion are  hammocks  and  basket  sledges,  the  latter  being 
used  for  descending  the  mountains,  skilfully  guided  by  a 
runner  behind.  Madeira  is  noted  for  its  flowers  and  fruit, 
and  also  for  basket-work,  embroidery,  lace  shawls,  gold 
and  silver  inlaid  work,  etc. 

Leaving  Funchal  at  2  P.  M.  on  Friday,  the  steamer  pro- 
ceeds to  Gibraltar. 


SPAIN. 


Sunday,  February  15,]  — At  Gibraltar.     (Cook's  OMce, 
and  Y      Waterport    Street.)      Gibraltar 

Monday,  February  16.  J  is  the  most  picturesque  and 
strongest  fortress  in  the  world,  one  of  Great  Britain's 
strongholds  in  the  Mediterranean,  the  western  entrance  to 
which  it  guards.     The  highest  point  of  the  great  Rock  is 


TRAVEL    IN    MADF.IKA. 


i,430  feet,  whence  a  mag- 
nificent view  is  obtained. 
Two  or  three  miles  of  gal- 
leries have  been  tunnelled 
through  the  solid  rock,  and 
batteries  placed  at  all  avail- 
able points.  The  whole  rock 
is  honeycombed  with  forti- 
fications, some  of  the  hid- 
den batteries  being  known 
only  to  a  select  few. 

From  Gibraltar  a  most 
interesting  side  trip  is  made 
to  Granada,  for  the  Alham- 
bra.  Leave  Gibraltar,  via 
Algeciras  and  Ronda.  The 
country  through  which  the 
railroad  passes  is  simply  .-iai.s. — in  inr.  .ujiambra. 
charming,  its  bo'd  and  varied 

scenery  being  r.ch  in  cork  and  other  woods,  as  well  as 
corn,  fruit  and  olives.  Ronda,  which  is  passed  en  route,  is 
one  of  the  most  picturesque  cities  in  Europe.  2,500  feet  above 
sea  level.  The  ancient  town  is  divided  from  the  modern  by  the 
Tago.  a  huge  chasm  in  the  mountains,  200  feet  wide  and  250 
feet  deep.  Granada,  the  city  of  running  waters  and  fountains, 
is  situated  on  one  of  the  loveliest  plains  in  the  world.  The 
surrounding  country  abounds  in  beautiful  scenery,  and  the 
air,  even  in  the  hottest  season,  is  delightfully  tempered  by 
the  snow-capped  mountains  of  the  Sierra  Nevada.  The 
great  attraction  is  the  Alhambra,  a  wonderful  Moorish 
palace,  whose  beauties  have  been  celebrated  by  all  travellers, 
especially  Washington  Irving.  It  is  situated  in  the  midst 
of  a  noble  forest,  surrounded  by  gardens,  built  with  sumptu- 
ous taste,  and  is  undoubtedly  the  grandest  monument  of 
Arabic  genius  in  Europe.  The  various  Halls  and  Courts  of 
the  palace  will  be  visited,  among  others  the  famous  Court 
of  the  Lions,  the  Hall  of  the  Abencerrages  and  other  mag- 
nificent apartments. 


Returning  to  Gibraltar  the  party  embark  for  Algiers. 


29 


ALGIERS. 

Wednesday,  February  1 8,  T — At  Algiers,  the  capital  of 
and  y    the  French  colony  of  Al- 

Thursday,  February  19,  J  geria.  (Cook's  OMce,  3 
Boulevard  de  la  Republique.)  The  steamer  remains  34 
hours.  Algiers,  now  one  of  the  most  popular  winter  cities 
of  the  Mediterranean,  is  a  picturesque  and  delightful  com- 
bination of  Oriental  life  and  Western  comforts.  The  town 
rises  in  terraces  of  dazzling  whiteness  from  the  blue  water 
of  a  beautiful  bay.  In  its  narrow  streets  are  seen  a  motley 
population  of  Arabs,  Berbers,  Turks,  Moors,  Bedouins, 
negroes,  caravans  from  the  interior,  story  tellers,  snake 
charmers  and  all  the  curious  features  of  Oriental  life,  while 
the  city  contains  many  beautiful  examples  of  Moorish  and 
Byzantine  architecture. 


CAFfi  IN  ALGIERS. 


—  30^ 


MALTA. 

Saturday,  February  31. — Is  spent  at  Malta,  another  of 
Great  Britain's  fortresses,  and  a  most  interesting  spot,  actu- 
ally and  historically.  (Cook's  Office,  308  Strada  Reale,  Va- 
letta.)  It  is  supposed  to  have  been  the  scene  of  St.  Paul's 
shipwreck,  and  it  contains  many  places  and  objects  of  great 
interest.  From  Valetta,  the  port  of  call,  famous  for  its 
harbor,  a  visit  will  be  made  to  Citta  Vecchia,  founded  B.  C. 
700,  the  ancient  capital,  a  city  of  stately  palaces  and  crum- 
bling Old  World  fortifications. 


GREECE. 


Monday,  February  23, " 

and 
Tuesday,  February  24., 


— Arriving  at  Piraeus  early  on 
Monday,  the  party  will  pro- 
ceed by  rail  each  day  to 
Athens,  five  miles  distant,  the  wonderful  capital  of  ancient 
and  modern  Greece.  (Cook's  Office,  Place  de  la  Constitu- 
tion.) The  places  of  interest  in  and  around  Athens  are 
very  numerous.  The  wonderful  monuments  of  antiquity 
naturally  form  the  principal  attraction  for  visitors,  and 
are  as  beautiful  as  extensive  and  famous.    Among  the  most 


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—  31  — 


important  is  the  world-famous  Acropolis,  where  all  the 
most  glorious  monuments  of  the  ancient  city  were  assem- 
bled, and  where  their  remains  still  stand,  a  wonder  to  all 
time.  Two  of  the  finest  and  best  preserved  monuments  of 
the  period  immediately  preceding  the  Christian  Era  are 
the  Temples  of  Theseus  and  Jupiter  Olympus.  The  prin- 
cipal places  of  historic  interest  to  be  visited  may  be  briefly 
summarized  as  follows :  The  Acropolis,  with  the  Parthe- 
non, Temple  of  Victory  and  Erechtheum,  the  Theatre  of 
Bacchus,  Panathenaic  Stadium,  Temple  of  Archegetis, 
Porch  of  Hadrian,  Temple  of  Theseus,  Mars  Hill,  etc. 

Wednesday,  February  25. — Expect  to  pass  through  the 
Dardanelles  early  in  the  morning.  On  each  side  is  an 
immense  fprt,  which  completely  commands  the  strait,  and 
near  each  is  a  handsome  town — Kheled-Bahri  on  the 
European  shore,  and  Chanak-Kalesi  on  the  Asiatic.  Above 
these  two  towns  the  strait  expands  into  a  sort  of  a  bay, 
formed  on  the  north  by  a  promontory  jutting  out  from 
the  Asiatic  shore ;  and  upon  this  promontory  stood  old 
Abydos.  Here  Leander  swam  to  Hero,  Byron  to  aquatic 
fame,  and  here  Xerxes  laid  his  bridge. 


CONSTANTINOPLE. — MOSQUE   OF    ST.    SOPHIA. 

—  Z2  — 


TURKEY. 


Wednesday,  February  25, 1  — At    Constantinople,     the 

to  y     wonderful    capital    of    the 

Saturday,  February  28.    J      Ottoman  Empire.     (Cook's 
Office,  12  Rue  Cabristan.) 

Constantinople  proper,  the  Turkish  Stamboul,  is  situ- 
ated on  the  south  side  of  the  Golden  Horn,  an  arm  of  the 
sea  that  forms  a  splendid  harbor.  It  is  certainly  the  most 
remarkable  and  interesting  city  in  Europe,  not  only  on  his- 
torical grounds,  but  also  because  of  the  many  Oriental 
types  of  life  and  character  in  which  it  abounds.  The  prin- 
cipal sights  of  Constantinople  are  the  Bazaars,  Mosques, 
Tombs,  the  Seraglio,  the  offices  of  the  Sublime  Porte,  the 
Museum  of  the  Janissaries  and  the  Cemetery  of  Scutari. 
The  most  important  mosques  are  those  of  St.  Sophia,  one 
of  the  famous  edifices  of  the  world ;  Sulieman,  Achmed, 
Mohammed  II.  and  Eyret.  The  famous  Bazaars  are  most 
characteristic  of  Oriental  life.  The  numberless  little  shops 
form  a  great  arch-covered  labyrinth  of  streets,  passages 
and  crossways,  and  display  a  curious  and  interesting  collec- 
tion of  merchandise,  gold  and  silver  smiths'  work,  jewels 
and  precious  stones,  arms  and  armor,  fabrics  of  every  kind, 
embroideries,   spices — every   article  of  Oriental   and   Occi- 


CONSTANTINOPLE. — MOSQUE   OF    ACHMED. 

—  33  — 


dental  production  it  is  possible  to  think  of.  Another  great 
attraction  is  the  famous  Imperial  Ottoman  Museum,  one  of 
the  most  valuable  museums  in  the  world. 

During  the  stay  at  Constantinople  an  excursion  by  steam- 
boats will  be  made  up  the  Golden  Horn,  and  the  "Moltke" 
will  proceed  up  the  Bosphorus  for  a  trip  to  the  Black  Sea 
and  return  on  the  day  of  departure. 


THE  LEVANT. 

Sunday,  March  i. — Arrive 
at  Smyrna  early  in  the 
morning,  and  land  to  visit 
the  famous  Bazaars  and 
other  sights,  the  Tomb  of 
Polycarp,  the  Acropolis  on 
Mount  Pagus,  etc. 

For  passengers  wishing  to 
visit  the  extensive  ruins  of 
Ephesus,  a  special  train 
will  be  arranged  to  make 
the  trip.  Among  the  sights 
of  Ephesus  are  the  marvel- 
lous ruin  of  the  great  Tem- 
ple of  Diana,  the  traditional 
prison  of  St.  Paul  and  the 
tomb  of  St.  Luke.  Cost  of 
excursion,  $3.50. 

The  voyage  from  Constan- 
tinople and  Smyrna,  through 

the  .^gean  Sea  and  among  the  beautiful  islands  of  the 
Grecian  Archipelago,  is  one  of  continuous  beauty  and  in- 
terest. The  steamer  passes  Rhodes  and  Cyprus,  islands 
famous  in  history  and  mythology.  Charles  Dudley  Warner, 
describing  the  voyage,  says :  "The  view  was  surpassingly 
lovely;  islands,  green  and  poetic,  a  coast  ever  retreating 
and  advancing,  as  if  in  coquetry  with  the  blue  waves,  pur- 
ple robing  the  hills — a  voyage  for  poets  and  lotus  eaters." 


AN   EASTERN   STREET. 


THE  HOLY  LAND. 

Tuesday,  March  3. — Arrive  at  Beyrout,  the  principal 
commercial  town  of  Syria,  a  city  of  great  antiquity,  beau- 
tifully situated   on  a  bold  promontory,   with  walls  three 


—  35  — 


miles  in  circumference.  (Cook's  OMce,  near  Hotel 
d'Orient.)  Beyrout  is  famous  for  its  missionary  and  phil- 
anthropic institutions,  chief  among  which  is  the  American 
Mission,  established  in  1823,  Pleasant  excursions  may  be 
made  to  the  environs,  the  chief  of  which  is  to  the  Dog  River 
to  view  the  sculptures  cut  on  the  face  of  the  rocks.  These 
are  nine  in  number — three  Egyptian  and  six  Assyrian. 
One  of  the  former  is  dedicated  to  Phthah,  the  god  of 
Memphis;  another  to  Ra,  the  Sun  god;  the  third  records 
certain  expeditions  of  Sesostris  (Rameses  II.).  The  As- 
syrian sculptures  are  regarded  as  the  work  of  Sennacherib, 
who  invaded  Syria  701  b.  c.  On  this  occasion  the  steamer 
makes  only  a  short  stay,  returning  on  March  5  for  three 
davc.  The  passengers  for  the  Excursion  to  Damascus  (see 
page  59)  leave  the  ship  here.  The  steamer  sails  at  mid- 
night for  Haifa. 

Wednesday,  March  4. — A  call  at  Haifa.  (Cook's  Office, 
near  Hotel  Carmel.)  Land  passengers  for  the  Tour  to 
Galilee  and  Samaria,  described  on  page  60,  and  proceed  to 
Jaffa.  On  March  8  the  steamer  returns  to  Haifa  and  re- 
mains 12  hours. 

Wednesday,  March  4. — Arrive  at  noon  at  Jaffa,  the  an- 
cient Joppa  (Cook's  Office,  German  Colony),  and  after 
visiting  Simon's  House  and  other  historic  places  proceed 


JAFFA. 

-36- 


by  special  train  to  Jerusalem,  passing  the  Plain  of  Sharon, 
Ramleh  and  the  mountains  of  Judea.  Jerusalem  is  reached 
in  three  and  a  half  hours. 

Notice. — The  choice  of  five  days  in  Egypt  and 
twelve  days  in  the  Holy  Land,  or  vice  versa,  is  of- 
fered, and  the  "Moltke"  will  make  a  double  trip 
between  Palestine  and  Egypt  for  this  purpose. 
Passengers  must  decide  which  they  will  take  by 
January  5,  1903.  In  either  case  we  provide  the 
hotel  accommodations. 


JERUSALEM. — MOSQUE   OF    OMAR. 


Wednesday,  March  4,       1  — At  Jerusalem.     (Cook's 
to  \     Office,    David    Street.) 

Monday,  March  9  (or  16).  J  Jerusalem,  the  Holy  City, 
stands  on  four  hills,  once  separated  by  deep  valleys,  but 
now  partially  filled  up  by  the  debris  of  successive  destruc- 
tions of  the  city.  The  modern  city  may  be  considered  as 
the  eighth  built  on  the  same  spot,  and  the  foundations  of 
the  ancient  walls  are  in  some  places  130  feet  below  the 
surface.  It  is  inclosed  by  walls  averaging  about  35  feet 
in   height,   containing  thirty-four  towers   and   eight  gates, 


—  37  — 


six  open  and  two  closed.  Among  the  chief  objects  and 
places  of  interest  to  be  visited  are  the  Church  of  the  Holy 
Sepulchre,  the  Garden  Tomb,  the  site  of  the  Temple  with 
the  Mosque  of  Omar,  the  Via  Dolorosa,  the  House  of 
Caiaphas,  Tombs  of  the  Judges,  Tombs  of  the  Kings,  Solo- 
mon's Quarries,  the  Tomb  of  David,  Garden  of  Gethsemane, 
etc. 

The  party  will  visit  Bethlehem  and  Bethany  by  car- 
riage. Bethlehem  is  situated  on  an  elongated  ^  hill,  well 
cultivated  in  terraces,  and  with  fertile  cornfields  in  the  val- 
ley below.  On  the  terraces  vines  and  fig  trees  flourish  in 
abundance.  The  great  sight  of  Bethlehem  is  the  Church 
of  the  Nativity,  built  over  a  cave  or  grotto  in  the  hillside, 
universally  believed  to  be  the  actual  place  of  Our  Lord's 
birth. 

Bethany  is  a  prettily  situated  village  amid  luxuriant  gar- 
dens and  cornfields,  where  may  be  seen  the  House  of  Mary 
and  Martha,  an  old  tower  called  the  Castle  of  Lazarus,  and 
the  so-called  Tomb  of  Lazarus.     Other  excursions  may  be 


BETHANY. 

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39  — 


made  to  the  Dead  Sea,  Jordan,  Jericho,  etc.,  at  a  slight 
extra  expense.  For  other  excursions  in  the  Holy  Land, 
Galilee,  Samaria,  Damascus,  etc.,  see  pages  59-65. 

Monday,  March  9  (or  16). — Leave  Jerusalem  early  in 
the  morning  by  rail  for  Jaffa,  and  sail  for  Alexandria. 

EGYPT. 

(Option  of  Five  or  Twelve  Days  in  Egypt.) 

Tuesday,  March  10   (or  17). — Arrive  at  Alexandria  at 

7  A.  M.  and  proceed  by  train  to  Cairo.  (Cook's  OMce, 
Rue  Cherif  Pacha.)  After  landing  passengers  leaving 
Jaffa  on  March  9,  the  steamer  returns  to  that  port  for 
those  who  have  decided  to  remain  for  12  days  in  the  Holy 
Land,  returning  with  these  to  Alexandria  on  March  17. 
Passengers  must  decide  whether  they  will  stay  12  days  in 
Palestine  and  5  in  Egypt,  or  5  days  in  Palestine  and  12  in 
Egypt,  not  later  than  January  5,  1903.  In  either  case  we 
provide  the  hotel  accommodation. 

Tuesday,  March  10  (or  17),] — To   be    spent   in   Cairo, 
to  y     (C  o  0  k'  s     Office,     near 

Sunday,  March  22.  J      Shepheard's     Hotel.) 

Backed   by   its    white   citadel   and    the  yellow  range  of  the 


Kl.YKI. —  MIE    PYRAMIDS. 


40  — 


Mokuttam  Hills, 
the  great  "Al 
Cairo,"  as  Milton 
calls  it,  the  city  of 
Saladin  and  the 
Arabian  Nights,  is 
a  n  everchanging 
panorama  of  life 
and  interest.  In  the 
older  parts  of  the 
city  the  streets  are 
so  narrow  as  to 
scarcely  admit  of 
two  camels  passing 
abreast;  its  ba- 
zaars glow  with 
the  richest  produc- 
tions of  the  looms 
of  the  East;  its 
mosques  and  mina- 
rets are  apparently 
innumerable,  and 
its  fountains  fill 
the  air  with  an  en- 
during freshness. 
The  crowd  of  peo- 
ple of  every  nationality  passing  hither  and  thither  is  per- 
fectly bewildering — a  mov.'ng  mass  of  white  turbans,  red 
fezes,  of  blue,  black,  white  and  yellow  garments,  while  the 
centre  has  its  lines  of  camels,  donkeys  and  carriages  mov- 
ing slowly  in  each  direction. 

The  Minarets  of  Cairo  are  the  most  beautiful  of  any  in 
the  East,  towering  to  un  extraordinary  height,  built  of 
alternate  courses  of  red  and  white  sandstone  and  orna- 
mented with  balconies  from  which  muezzins  announce  the 
hour  of  prayer. 

The  principal  objects  of  interest  in  Cairo  are  the  Bazaars, 
which  are  intensely  interesting;  the  Dancing  Dervishes, 
the  many  beautiful  Mosques  (there  are  400  in  various 
stages  of  preservation),  the  Citadel,  which  overlooks  the 
city  from  a  towering  rock;  the  Museum  at  Gizeh,  a  per- 
fect treasure  house  of  Egyptian  antiquities;  Tombs  and 
Cemeteries  and  the  walls  of  the  city.     In  the  environs  are 


<EET    IN   CAIRO. 


41 


the  following:  The  Obelisk  of  HeliopoHs,  Ruins  of  Mem- 
phis, the  Petrified  Forest,  the  Tombs  of  the  Caliphs  and 
the  Pyramids  of  Ghizeh  and  Sakkarah. 

Arrangements  have  been  perfected  for  the  stay  of  the 
party  in  Cairo  that  will  insure  a  most  satisfactory  and  en- 
joyable visit.  Many  of  the  principal  points  of  interest  will 
be  visited  in  companies  of  a  suitable  number,  under  the 
charge  of  competent  guides,  carriages  being  furnished  where 
necessary,  for  the  trip  to  the  Pyramids  and  the  Sphinx,  and 
also  for  one  drive  through  the  city  and  environs.  The 
small  parties  will  in  this  way  be  able  to  inspect  and  ex- 
plore every  locality  and  object  of  interest  worth  visiting, 
including  those  enumerated  above,  and  all  others  necessary 
to  give  the  members  of  the  cruise  a  thorough  knowledge 
of  Cairo  and  Cairene  life.  All  expenses,  fees  and  back- 
sheesh are  provided,  including  admission  to  the  Pyramid 
of  Gizeh,  Sphinx,  Museum,  etc.,  but  not  the  extra  assist- 
ance of  Arabs  for  ascending  the  Pyramid. 

Sunday,  March  22. — Leave  Cairo  for  Alexandria.  A 
carriage  drive  will  be  provided,  visiting  the  chief  sights  of 
this  interesting  and  historic  city,  Pompey's  Pillar,  etc.  In 
the  afternoon  sail  for  Naples. 

STRAITS  OF  MESSINA. 

The  ship's  course,  after  leaving  Alexandria,  lies  through 
the  Straits  of  Messina,  between  Italy  and  Sicily,  where  the 
ancients  located  the  rock  of  Scylla  and  the  whirlpool  of 
Charybdis,  and  passing  within  sight  of  the  volcanoes  of 
Etna  and  Stromboli. 

ITALY. 
Wednesday,  March  25,  "I  — Arrive  at  Naples  on  Wednes- 
to  >■     day.      (Cook's    Office,   Piazza 

Monday,  March  30.  J  dei  Martiri.)  During  the  stay 
of  six  days  the  party  will  be  divided  into  sections  for  vis- 
iting Naples  and  its  vicinity,  Pompeii  and  Rome;  accom- 
modations, sightseeing,  carriage  drives,  etc.,  as  stated  on 
page  44,  will  be  furnished  at  the  expense  of  Thos.  Cook  & 
Son. 

Naples  is  the  chief  city  of  Southern  Italy,  splendidly  situ- 
ated on  one  of  the  most  beautiful  bays  in  the  world,  and  as 
seen  from  the  sea  is  one  of  the  loveliest  spots  in  Europe. 

—  42  — 


On  the  east  Vesuvius  raises  its  isolated  summit  with  its 
eternal  crown  of  smoke.  Herculaneum  and  Pompeii  nestle 
under  its  green  slopes,  and  to  the  west  the  wide  amphithea- 
tre of  the  town,  with  its  multi-colored  buildings  and  back- 
ground of  green  hills.  The  street  life  of  Naples  is  a  strik- 
ing and  picturesque  scene,  especially  on  market  days,  and  it 
is  one  of  the  most  important  centres  in  Europe  for  tourists 
and  travelers.  Among  the  places  to  be  visited  are  the  Mu- 
seum, the  Cathedral  of  San  Genaro,  the  Royal  Palace, 
Castles  of  St.  Elmo,  Capuano,  Nuevo,  del  Carmine,  etc., 
Virgil's  Tomb  and  many  churches. 


Rome.  (Cook's  Offices,  51  Piazza  Esedra  di  Termini  and 
lb  Piazza  di  Spagna.)  It  is  impossible  to  describe  in  a  few 
lines  the  attractions  of  Rome,  the  "Eternal  City."  Its  an- 
tiquities are  legion.  Among  its  notable  buildings,  whose 
names  are  known  the  world  over,  are  the  Vatican,  St. 
Peter's,  the  Capitol,  Quirinal,  Coliseum,  Pantheon,  Forum, 
Lateran,  Castle  of  St.  Angelo,  Temple  of  Venus  and  many 


NAPLES. 

—  43  — 


others.  There  are  over  360  churches,  many  of  them  famous 
for  their  architectural  beauty  or  the  treasures  they  contain. 
Rome  has  a  thousand  attractions — street  life  of  to-day,  its 
antiquities  and  endless  treasures  of  Art,  and  every  moment 
spent  within  the  walls  must  be  full  of  interest  to  every 
one. 

The  time  spent  in  Italy  will  be  so  arranged  as  to  avoid 
confusion  between  those  sections  who  leave  the  party  at 
Naples  for  the  Optional  Excursions  through  Europe  and 
those  proceeding  on  the  steamer  to  Villefranche. 

While  the  sections  are  in  Naples  they  will  sleep  on 
board  the  Steamship  "Moltke" ;  for  the  excursion  to 
Pompeii  and  Rome  hotel  accommodation  will  be  pro- 
vided at  our  expense,  and  a  suitable  arrangement  of  time 
will  be  made  to  allow  those  passengers  who  desire  to 
take  the  Optional  Trips  to  Vesuvius  and  the  Blue  Grotto 
at  Capri,  but  it  must  be  noted  that  bookings  for  these  op- 
tional trips  must  be  made  by  January  5,  1903,  in  order  that 
accommodation,  which  is  limited,  may  be  secured.  The 
ascent  of  Vesuvius  is  made  by  the  Funicular  Railway,  the 
property  of  Thos.  Cook  &  Son,  and  the  cost  of  the  trip 
is  $5.  The  visit  to  Capri  is  by  local  steamer,  the  expense," 
including  the  Blue  Grotto,  being  $4;  these  being  extras. 

In  Italy  the  following  accommodation  is  fur- 
nished at  the  expense  of  Thos.  Cook  &  Son: 
Transfers  to  and  from  the  steamer  at  Naples;  a 
carriage  drive  in  Naples;  excursion  by  rail  to 
Pompeii  amd  Rome,  with  4  days'  hotel  accom- 
modation and  one  day's  carriage  drive  m  Rome; 
transfers  in  Rome  and  the  services  of  experienced 
Guides  and  Conductors  and  an  accomplished 
archaeologist  in  Rome. 


THE  RIVIERA. 


Wednesday,  April  i, 

or 
Thursday,  April  2 


— The  steamer  is  due  to  arrive  at 
-  Villefranche,  the  port  of  Nice, 
and  visits  will  be  made  to  Nice 
and  Monte  Carlo.  Nice  is  the  chief  pleasure  resort  of 
the  lovely  Riviera,  a  beautiful  and  interesting  city  and  fa- 
mous Society  resort.  Monte  Carlo  is  visited  by  pleasure 
seekers  and  the  elite  of  European  society  on  account  of  its 
perfect  climate  and  matchless  scenery,  as  well  as  from  the 


44 


MONTE  CARLO. — THE   CASINO. 


attractions  of  the  "Cercle  des  Etrangers,"  as  the  gambling 
estabhshment  is  called.  At  the  time  of  our  visit  the  sea- 
son will  be^  at  its  height,  and  the  resorts  of  the  Riviera 
thronged  with  Royal  and  other  distinguished  personages. 
The  steamer  sails  from  Villefranche  for  New  York  at  mid- 
night. 


Tuesday,  April  14,        I  —The  steamer  is   due  to  arrive 
or  y  at    New    York    Tuesday    or 

Wednesday,  April  15.    J     Wednesday,   according   to   the 
day  of  departure  from  Villefranche. 


OPTIONAL  RETURNING  ROUTES  ACROSS  EUROPE. 

A  number  of  very  attractive  Optional  Routes  across 
Europe,  returning  to  New  York  by  Hamburg-American 
Line  steamers  from  Cherbourg  or  Southampton,  at  excep- 
tionally moderate  fares,  will  be  found  on  pages  67  to  79. 


—  45  — 


THE  NILE 


BY 

Cook's  Fifst-CIass    Steamers^  Especially   Built   for 
the  Service,  the  Finest  on  the  Nile* 

The  following  excursions  are  Optional,  as  many 
members  of  the  Cruise  may  not  he  disposed  to  take 
them,  and  the  fares  are  additional  to  those  charged 
for  the  Cruise.  As  only  a  limited  number  of  pas- 
sengers can  be  taken  on  some  of  these  trips,  ap- 
plication must  be  made  when  booking  for  the 
Cruise,  and  full  payment  made  by  January  5,  1903. 
Plans  can  be  seen  and  berths  secured  now. 

Thos.  Cook  &  Son's  large  fleot  of  elegant  steamers  on 
the  Nile,  specially  designed  and  constructed  for  them,  and 
their  immense  facilities  and  equipment  and  large  perma- 
nent staff  enable  them  to  furnish  exclusive  and  superior  ad- 
vantages for  Egyptian  travel. 

In  order  to  obviate  any  over<;rowding  or  inconvenience, 
Thos.  Cook  &  Son  have  arranged  for  a  special  train  to 
LEAVE  Cairo  for  Luxor  every  night,  if  necessary,  during 
the  stay  of  the  party  in  Egypt. 


THE   NILE. — PHIL^. 

—  47  — 


OPTIONAL  NILE  EXCURSION  No.  I 

FROM 

Cairo    to    Memphis,    Assiout,  Abydos,   Denderah, 
Thebes,  Karnak   and  Luxon 


A  Seven-Day    Tour,    including   Five    Days  on    Board    One 

of   COOK'S    FIRST-CLASS    STEAMERS, 

Specially  Reserved  for  Members  of  the 

*^Moltke''  Cruise. 

For  passengers  spending  12  days  in  Egypt  and  5  in 
Palestine. 

COST  OF  EXCURSION,  including  five  days'  accommo- 
dation on  the  Nile  steamer,  Cairo  to  Luxor,  and  sleeping 
car  returning,  accommodation  at  Luxor,  transfers,  guides, 
fees,  donkeys  for  excursions  "to  Memphis,  Temples  of 
Sethi  and  Rameses  at  Abydos,  Thebes,  Karnak,  etc.,  first 

class  throughout $  /  5 

Including  the  Egyptian  Government  tax  of  $5. 

DAILY  ITINERARY. 

Tuesday,  March  10,  1903. — The  steamship  "Moltke"  will 
arrive  at  Alexandria  at  7  A.  M.  Passengers  for  the  Nile 
will  leave  by  fast  express  train  for  Cairo  and  transfer  to 
one  of  Cook's  Tourist  Steamers. 

The  first  stoppage  after  leaving  Cairo  is  made  at  Bed- 
rachin,  where  donkeys  will  be  in  readiness  for  the  pas- 
sengers. The  site  of  ancient  Memphis  is  now  covered 
with  shady  groves  of  picturesque  palms,  among  which  re- 
cline the  two  famous  colossal  statues  of  Rarneses  the  Great. 
The  necessary  time  will  be  allowed  for  visiting  the  step 
pyramid  of  Sakkarah,  Mariette  Bey's  house;  the  Serapeum, 
the  Tomb  of  Tih  and  the  Pyramid  of  Oonas,  opened  and 
cleared  at  the  expense  of  Thos.  Cook  &  Son.  The  steamer 
will  proceed  for  that  night  as  far  as  Ayat. 

Wednesday,  March  11. — The  steamer  will  leave  Ayat  at 
daylight,  and  during  the  day  the  following  places  of  inter- 
est will  be  passed :  The  dwarf  Pyramid  of  Maydoom,  called 

-48- 


El  Kedab,  or  "the  false  pyramid ;"  Wasta,  a  village  of  some 
importance  and  the  railway  junction  for  the  Fayoum;  Beni- 
sooef,  the  chief  town  of  the  province;  Maghaga,  where  there 
is  one  of  the  largest  sugar  manufactories  in  Upper  Egypt; 
"Gebel -el-Tayr,"  on  the  top  of  which  stands  a  Coptic  Con- 
vent, and  Minieh,  a  populous  Arab  town.  Shortly  after 
Beni-Hassan  is  reached. 


THE   NILE.— LUXOR 


Thursday,  March  12. — Leave 
Beni-Hassan  early  in  the 
morning ;  pass  Rodah,  where 
there  is  an  important  sugar 
manufactory ;  the  mountain 
"Gabel-aboo-faydah"  and  Man- 
faloot,  to  Assiout,  where  the 
gigantic  subsidiary  reservoir 
has  been  constructed.  If  time 
permits,  land  at  Assiout  and 
visit  the  Bazaars,  etc.  The 
steamer  proceeds  to  Aboutig 
for  the  night. 

Friday,      March      13.  —  The 

steamer  passes  Sohag,  an  im- 
portant place,  and  Girgeh, 
reaching  Bellianah.  the  stop- 
ping place  for  Abydos,  in  the 
evening. 

Saturday,  March  14. — An  excursion  to  the  magnificent 
ruins  of  Abydos,  thought  by  many  Egyptologists  to  oc- 
cupy the  site  of  This,  the  earliest  historical  city  of  Egypt, 
the  birthplace  of  Mena,  first  king  of  the  first  dynasty.  It  is 
also  the  reputed  burial  place  of  Osiris,  and  certainly  one  of 
the  most  ancient  places  in  Egypt. 

Visit  the  Temple  of  Seti,  decorated  with  the  most  beauti- 
ful sculptures  in  Egypt,  containing  the  most  wonderful 
genealogical  record  in  the  world,  the  Tablet  of  Abydos,  and 
the  Temple  of  Rameses  II. 

The  steamer  will  proceed  as  far  as  Dishneh  for  the  night. 

Sunday,  March  15. — To  Keneh,  and  visit  the  famous 
Temple  of  Denderah,  on  the  opposite  bank,  dedicated  to 
the  Egyptian  "Venus"  Hathor,  and  so  closely  associated 
with  the  beautiful  Cleopatra,  to  whom  much  of  the  fine 


—  49  — 


sculpture  on  the  outer  walls  is  due.    It  is  one  of  the  most 
impressive  and  best  preserved  of  the  ancient  buildings  of 
Egypt. 
The  steamer  continues  to  Luxor  the  same  day. 


Sunday,  March  15,    ^ — At  Luxor,  a  famous  scenic  and 
and  -     health  resort,  and  the  site  of  most 

Monday,  March  16.  J  of  the  finest  of  the  remains  of  an- 
cient^ Egypt.  During  the  stay  donkeys  and  guides  will  be 
provided  for  visiting  and  inspecting  the  chief  of  these, 
among  which  may  be  mentioned  the  following:  The  great 
Temple  of  Karnak,  with  the  Avenue  of  Sphinxes;  the 
Propylae,  the  Court,  the  Great  Hall,  etc.;  the  great  Sitting 
Colossi;  the  Temple  of  Deir-el-Medeeneh  (the  judgment 
hall  of  Osiris)  ;  the  Temple  of  Medinet-Haboo,  which  was 
the  palace  and  great  Temple  of  Rameses  IIL ;  the  Temple 
of  Koorneh;  the  Tombs  of  the  Kings. 

Leave  Luxor  on  Monday  evening  in  sleeping  cars  for 
Cairo. 


Tuesday,  March  17, 1  — To  be  spent  in  Cairo.     (Cook's 
to  V    Office,  near  Shepheard's  Hotel ) 

Sunday,  March  32.  J  The  arrangements  made  for  the 
entertainment  of  the  members  at  Cairo  are  described  in  the 
Itinerary  of  the  main  section  on  page  40. 


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THEBES. — SITTING   COLOSSI. 

—  SI  — 


OPTIONAL  NILE  EXCURSION  NO.  2 

C^^iro    to     Luxor,    Thebes,    Karnak,    Denderah 
Abydos,   Assioot   and   Memphis^ 


A  Seven-Day  Tear,  from  Cairo  to  Luxor  by  Sleeping  Car 
and    Four   Days   on   Board   One  of  COOK'S  FIRST- 
CLASS  STEAMERS  Returning,  Specially  Reserved 
for     Members     of    the    ''Moltke'*    Cruise. 

(The  same  as  Excursion  No.  i,  but  in  the  reverse  direc- 
tion.) 

COST  OF  EXCURSION,  including  first  class  railroad 
tickets  and  sleeper  from  Cairo  to  Luxor,  four  days'  accom- 
modation on  the  Nile  steamer,  transfers,  guides,  fees,  don- 
keys for  Excursions  to  Memphis,  Temples  of  Sethi  and 
Rameses    at    Abydos,    Thebes,    Karnak,    etc.,    first    class 

throughout   $75 

Including  the  Egyptian  Government  tax  of  $5. 

DAILY  ITINERARY. 

The  sightseeing,  etc.,  is  described  in  the  previous  Itin- 
erary. 

Tuesday,  March  lo,  "I  — At   Alexandria   and   Cairo, 
to  t-     (Cook's  OMce,  near  Shepheard's 

Friday,  March  13.  J  Hotel).  Leave  Cairo  by  special 
train  of  sleeping  cars  for  Luxor. 

Saturday,  March  14,1  —To  be  spent  at  Luxor,   visiting 

to  V    Karnak,  Thebes,  etc.,  as  previous- 

Monday,  March  16.  J  ly  described.  Leave  early  Mon- 
day morning  for  the  trip  to  Cairo  by  Cook's  Tourist 
steamer. 

Monday,  March  16, 1  —On   the   voyage   down  the   Nile, 
to  \     visiting  Denderah,  Abydos,  As- 

Friday,  March  20.   J     siout  and  Memphis. 

Friday,  March  20,  )  —In  Cairo  with  the  main  section. 

to  \     Sightseeing    and    accommodation 

Sunday,  March  22.     )     as  already  described  on  page  40. 

—  52  — 


OPTIONAL  NILE  EXCURSION  NO.  3 


Cairo  to  Luxor,  Edfou,  Assouan  (First  Cataract  of 
the  Nile),  Philae,  Karnak,  Thebes,  Etc* 

A  Six -Day  Tour,    from    Cairo    to    Luxor    and    Return  by 

Sleeping    Car,  and  from    Luxor    to  Assouan    (First 

Cataract)   and  Return    by  One    of    COOK'S 

FIRST-CLASS  STEAMERS,  Specially 

Reserved  for  Members  of  the 

**Moltke''  Cruise. 

COST  OF  EXCURSION,  including  first  class  rail  and 
sleeping  car  from  Cairo  to  Luxor  and  return,  first  class 
steamer   Luxor  to   Assouan   and   return,   guides,   donkeys 

for  excursions,  fees  and  all  necessary  expenses $75 

Including  the  Egyptian  Government  tax  of  $5. 

DAILY  ITINERARY. 

Tuesday,  March  10,  1903. — Arrive  at  Alexandria  and 
Cairo.  Leave  Cairo  by  special  train  of  sleeping  cars  for 
Luxor. 

Wednesday,  March  11. — Arrive  at  Luxor  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  transfer  to  Cook's  special  steamer,  which  proceeds 
up  the  river  to  Edfou,  arriving  in  the  evening. 

Thursday,  March  12. — Visit  the  celebrated  Temple  of 
Edfou,  one  of  the  most  complete  and  best  preserved  speci- 
mens of  the  Egyptian  Temple  in  existence.  It  is  dedicated 
to  Horus,  and  was  commenced  in  237  b.  c.  by  Ptolemy  III. 
The  length  of  the  Temple  is  450  feet,  and  the  entrance  is  by 
a  double  Pylon  250  feet  wide  and  115  feet  high,  frorn  the 
top  of  which  a  magnificent  view  is  obtained.  Within  is 
the  great  Court  containing  a  colonnade  of  32  columns,  lead- 
ing to  the  Vestibule  with  12  columns  and  the  Hypostyle 
Hall  and  other  chambers,  the  Sanctuary,  many  passages, 

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etc.  The  whole  edifice  contains  many  inscriptions  of  the 
greatest  interest.  After  visiting  the  Temple  the  party  em- 
barks for  Assouan,  arriving  in  the  afternoon. 

Friday,  March  13. — Assouan  is  an  important  town,  where 
a  considerable  garrison  is  stationed,  585  miles  from  Cairo, 
the  scene  of  many  improvements  brought  about  since  Brit- 
ish occupation.  There  are  some  interesting  Bazaars,  but 
the  importance  of  the  locality  to  tourists  is  owing  to  the 
many  beautiful  historic  remains.  The  chief  of  these  is  the 
Island  of  Philae,  the  Pearl  of  Egypt,  containing  many 
ruins,  the  principal  being  the  Temple  of  Isis,  and  the  smaller 
Temple  known  as  Pharaoh's  Bed.  On  the  return  to  As- 
souan, the  steamer  starts  on  the  downward  voyage  to 
Luxor. 

Saturday,  March  14,  "1  — Arrive  at   Luxor   on   Saturday, 
and  V    and  devote  the  two  days  to  vis- 

Sunday,  March  15.  J  iting  Thebes,  Karnak  and  other 
places  of  interest  as  outlined  for  Nile  Tour  No.  i.  Leave 
on  Sunday  night  for  Cairo  by  sleeping  cars. 

Monday,  March  16,  "]  — In  Cairo  with  the  main  section. 

to  p    Sightseeing    and    accommodation 

Sunday,  March  22.  J     as  already  described  on  page  40. 


EGYPT.— THE   SUEZ    CANAL. 


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OPTIONAL  NILE  EXCURSION  No.  4 


Cairo  to  Luxor,  Edfou,  Assouan  (First  Cataract  of 
the  Nile),  Philae,  Karnak,  Thebes,  Etc 


A  Six -Day   Tour,    from    Cairo    to  Luxor   and    Return    by 

Sleeping    Car,    and   from    Luxor    to    Assouan    (First 

Cataract)   and  Return  by  One  of    COOK'S 

FIRST-CLASS   STEAMERS,  Specially 

Reserved   for    Members    of  the 

**MoItke''  Cruise. 

This  excursion  is  practically  the  same  as  Nile 
Excursion  No.  3,  with  the  exception  of  the  arrange- 
ment of  the  dates,  which  have  been  changed  to 
avoid  crowding. 

COST  OF  EXCURSION,  including  first  class  rail  and 
sleeping  car  from  Cairo  to  Luxor  and  return,  first  class 
steamer  Luxor  to  Assouan  and  return,  guides,  donkeys  for 

excursions,  fees  and  all  necessary  expenses $75 

Including  the  Egyptian  Government  tax  of  $5. 

DAILY  ITINERARY. 
Tuesday,  March  10,   1903. — ^Arrive  at  Alexandria  and 
Cairo. 

Wednesday,  March  11,  1  — In  Cairo  with  main  section  of 
and  V     the    party.      Leave    Thursday 

Thursday,  March  12.    J      evening    by    special    train    of 
sleeping  cars  for  Luxor. 

Friday,  March  13,      T  — At  Luxor.    Visit  Thebes,  Kar- 
and  [■     nak,  etc.,  as  described  on  page 

Saturday,  March  14.  J  51.  Leave  on  Saturday  by 
Cook's  special  steamer  for  Assouan. 

Sunday,  March  15.— Visit  the  Temple   of  Edfou,   and 

continue  to  Assouan. 


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Monday,  March  i6. — At  Assouan.  Visit  Philae  and  the 
Cataract. 

Tuesday,  March  17. — Leave  for  Luxor,  arriving  late  in 
the  afternoon.  Leave  Luxor  by  special  train  of  sleeping 
cars  for  Cairo. 

Wednesday,  March  18,  1  — To   be   spent   in   Cairo    with 
to  V    main  section  of  party.    Sight- 

Sunday,  March  22.       J     seeing  and  accommodations  as 
described  on  page  40. 


OPTIONAL  NILE  EXCURSION  NO.  5. 


Cairo     to    Luxor,    Karnak,    Thebes,     Denderah, 
Abydos,   Assiout   and    Memphis. 


A  Six-Day    Touft    from    Cairo  to  Luxor   by    Sleeping  Car 

and   Four    Days'    Accommodation    on    One    of 

COOK'S  FIRST-CLASS   STEAMERS 

Returning,  Specially  Reserved  for 

Members  of  the  ^'Moltkc*' 

Cruise. 

COST   OF   EXCURSION,   including  first  class   rail   and 
sleeper  from  Cairo  to  Luxor,  steamer  from  Luxor  to  Cairo, 
with  board,  guides,  donkeys  for  excursions,  fees,  etc.    $75 
Including  the  Egyptian  Government  tax  of  $5. 

DAILY  ITINERARY. 


Tuesday,  March  10,  "I  — In  Cairo.     Sightseeing  and  ac- 
to  [■     commodations    as    described    on 

Sunday,  March  15.  J       page  40. 

Leave  Cairo  on  Sunday  night  by  special  train  of  sleeping 
cars  for  Luxor. 

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Monday,  March  16,1  — At     Luxor.      Visit     Karnak, 
and  V      Thebes,  etc.,  as  described  in  itin- 

Tuesday,  March  17. J       erary  of  Nile  Tour  No.  i. 


Wednesday,  March  18,  "1    -Leave    early    on    Wednesday 

to  h     morning,    and    proceed   down 

Sunday,  March  22.      J      the    river    to    Cairo,    visiting 

Denderah,   Abydos,  Assiout  and  Memphis,  as  outlined 

for  Nile  Tour  No.  i, 


Sunday,  March  22. — Arrive  at  Cairo,  and  join  main  sec- 
tion of  party. 


EGYPr. — THE    SPHINX. 


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OPTIONAL  SIDE  TRIPS 


DAMASCUS,   GALILEE,   SAMARIA, 
DEAD  SEA,  JORDAN,  Etc. 

Members  of  the  Cruise  desiring  to  take  any  of 
these  Optional  Side  Trips,  must  decide  when  book- 
ing, paying  a  deposit  of  $5.00,  and  full  payment  will 
be  required  by  January  5,  1903. 
Thos.  Cook  &  Son's  large  resident  staff  and  immense 
equipment  in  the   Holy  Land  enable   them  to   offer  such 
advantages  to  tourists  as  can  be  obtained  in  no  other  man- 
ner, and  to  offer  these  short  Tours  at  the  absolutely  un- 
precedentedly  low  rates  quoted. 

Circumstances  over  which  we  have  no  control,  such  as  the 
hour  of  arrival  of  steamer,  etc.,  may  necessitate  some  slight 
changes  in  the  arrangement  of  the  dates  for  these  Extension 
Trips,  but  ample  margins  of  time  are  allowed,  so  that  the 
Trips  may  be  fully  carried  out,  although  not  on  the  exact 
days  stated. 

Optional  Si6c  Trip 

TO 

DAMASCUS. 


COST  OF  EXCURSION,  including  railroad  tickets,  trans- 
fers, hotel  accommodation  for  the  stated  time,  and 
guides  $25 

Tuesday,    March    3. — Arrive    at    Beyrout    at    i    P.    M. 

(Cook's  Office,  near  Hotel  d'Orient.)  Visit  the  Bazaars 
and  other  places  of  interest,  including  the  American  Mis- 
sion.    (See  page  35.) 

Wednesday,  March  4. — Leave  Beyrout  by  morning  train 
for  Damascus,  ascending  the  Lebanon  to  some  4,900  feet 
above  sea  level  en  route. 

Thursday,  March  5. — In  Damascus,  the  oldest  city  in 
the  world — older  even  than  Abraham,  whose  servant  came 
from  here.    It  is  to-day  a  true  Oriental  city,  with  mosques, 

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minarets  and  domes  and  famous  Bazaars,  and  is  surrounded 
with  verdure  and  fruitful  gardens.  Among  the  more  promi- 
nent points  of  interest  are  the  "Street  called  Straight,"  the 
house  of  Ananias,  the  house  of  Judas,  the  Leper's  Hospital 
(the  reputed  site  of  Naaman's  house). 

Friday,  March  6. — Return  by  train  to  Beyrout.  The 
steamer  remains  at  Beyrout  until  9  A.  M.  on  Sunday, 
March  8,  but  owing  to  the  possibility  of  trains  being  de- 
layed by  snow  on  the  mountains  it  is  best  to  leave  an  ample 
margin  of  time. 


Optional  Side  Trip 


GALILEE. 


By  Carriage  from  Haifa  to  Naza- 
reth, Tiberias  and  Return. 

COST  OF  EXCURSION,  in- 
cluding carriages  and  all 
expenses    $28 

Wednesday,  March  4. — Land 
at  Haifa.  (Cook's  Office,  near 
Hotel  Carmel.)  Visits  may  be 
made  to  Mount  Carmel,  the 
scene  of  Elijah's  sacrifice,  with 
its  famous  Monastery  and  the 
School  of  the  Prophets. 

Thursday,  March  5.— Leave 
by    carriage    for    Nazareth,    a 

pleasant  drive,  passing  by  the 
Heroosheth  of  the  Gentiles  and 

ONE  OF  cook's  dragomans.  Shcich  Braik,  the  old  Roman 
Caves    and    cemeteries.       At 

Nazareth  visit  the  Church  of  the  Annunciation,  the  Holy 

Grotto,  the  Workshop  of  Joseph,  etc. 

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Friday,  March  6. — Proceed  to  Tiberias,  on  the  Lake  of 

Galilee,  passing  Cana  of  Galilee  and  the  Mount  of  Beati- 
tudes. Weather  permitting,  a  sail  on  the  Lake  will  be  en- 
joyed, and  an  excursion  made  to  Capernaum,  etc. 

Saturday,  March  7. — The  morning  will  be  spent  in  and 
around  Tiberias ;  in  the  afternoon  return  to  Nazareth. 

Sunday,    March    8. — Return    to    Haifa    and    embark    on 

steamer. 


SHEIKH    RASCHID    OF   THE   JORDAN    VALLEY. 


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1 

9i  ^^^^HHir      1 

4 

Optional   Tout   from  Haifa 

TO 

JERUSALEM,     THROUGH     GALILEE 
AND  SAMARIA. 


Nine-Day  Tour. 
COST  OF  EXCURSION $60 

Including  all  necessary  accommodation  and  travelling  ex- 
penses. 

Wednesday,  March  4. — In  Haifa. 

Thursday,  March  5. — By  carriage  to  Nazareth. 

Friday,  March  6. — To  Tiberias. 

Saturday,  March  7. — At  Tiberias,  and  return  to  Naza- 
reth. 

To  this  point  the  Tour  is  identical  with  the  previous  one, 
and  the  descriptions,  sightseeing,  etc.,  are  also  the  same. 

Sunday,  March  8. — Day  of  Rest  at  Nazareth. 

Monday,  March  9. — Travel  by  way  of  Nain,  round  Little 
Hermon,  Shunem  and  Jezreel  to  Jenin  (Engannim)  on  the 
Plain  of  Esdraelon,  which  is  surrounded  by  mountains — on 
the  south,  the  Hills  of  Samaria;  west.  Mount  Carmel; 
northwest,  the  Hills  of  Galilee,  and  northeast,  the  moun- 
tains of  Gilboa. 

Tuesday,  March  10. — Journey  to  Dothan,  and  through 
fertile  hills  and  valleys  to  Samaria. 

Wednesday,  March  11. — By  way  of  Nablous,  the  ancient 
Shechem,  Joseph's  Tomb,  Jacob's  Well,  and  over  the  ridge 
of  Shiloh  to  Sinjil. 

Thursday,  March  12. — Travel  to  Bethel,  thence  to  Jeru- 
salem, over  Mount  Scopus  and  the  Tombs  of  the  Kings. 
At  Jerusalem  connection  is  made  with  the  party  landing  at 
Jaffa. 

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Optional  Side  Trip   from  Jerusalem 

TO 

THE  DEAD  SEA,  THE  JORDAN 
AND  JERICHO. 


COST  OF  EXCURSION $10 

Including  all  necessary  accommodation  and  travelling  ex- 
penses. 

First  Day. — Leave  Jerusalem  by  carriage  or  horseback 
for  Jericho.  Pass  round  the  city,  and  obtain  a  good  view 
of  the  city  walls,  the  Damascus  Gate,  the  Grotto  of  Jere- 
miah, the  Valley  of  Jehoshaphat,  etc.  The  route  makes  a 
circuit  of  the  city,  and,  passing  the  Garden  of  Gethsemane, 
turns  off  near  the  Tomb  of  Absalom,  across  the  slope  of  the 
Mount  of  Olives  to  Bethany,  where  the  traditional  site  of  the 
house  of  Mary  and  Martha  may  be  seen.  Then  across  the 
wilderness  of  Judea,  past  the  Apostle's  Spring  and  the  Inn  of 
the  Good  Samaritan,  to  the  gorge  of  the  Cherith,  thence  to 
Jericho,  situated  on  the  Plain  of  the  Jordan,  in  view  of  the 
Dead  Sea,  the  Mountains  of  Moab,  the  course  of  the  Jor- 
dan, the  Mount  of  Temptation  and  the  Valley  of  the  Jordan 
as  far  as  the  snowy  Peak  of  Hermon.    Lunch  at  Jericho. 

After  lunch  proceed  across  the  Plain  of  the  Jordan  to  the 
Dead  Sea,  in  view  of  Mount  Nebo  and  Mount  Pisgah. 
This  strange  body  of  water,  which  lies  1,292  feet  below  the 
level  of  the  Mediterranean,  is  intensely  salt,  and  no  life  ex- 
ists in  its  waters.  In  clear  weather  the  scenery  presented 
by  its  waters  and  the  surrounding  mountains  is  beautiful. 
There  will  be  an  opportunity  for  those  who  desire  to  bathe 
in  the  curiously  buoyant  waters  to  do  so.  Then  travel  to 
the  Fords  of  the  Jordan,  where  many  visitors  bathe  in 
the  sacred  waters,  this  being  the  reputed  scene  of  the  Bap- 
tism of  Our  Lord.    Return  to  Jericho  for  the  night. 

Second  Day. — Return  to  Jerusalem,  enjoying  a  magnificent 
view  of  the  city  from  the  Mount  of  Olives. 

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Optional  Side  Trip  from   Jerusalem 


TO 


HEBRON. 


COST  OF  EXCURSION $3.50 

The  route  from  Jerusalem  passes  the  Valley  of  Hinnom, 
the  traditional  Well  of  the  Magi  and  the  Tomb  of  Rachel. 
Thence  to  the  three  Pools  of  Solomon,  which  lie  in  a 
small  valley  near  a  castle ;  then  past  the  Shrine  of  Abraham 
to  Hebron,  a  town  of  great  antiquity,  where  tradition  places 
the  cave  of  Macpelah. 


SHEIKH    FALLAH    OF    MOAB   AND   THF    BALKAA. 


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ACROSS  EUROPE. 


Optional  Route  No.  t*    Leaving  the  Steamer  at 
Villeffanche,   April    t   or  2» 


I 


Visiting  Monte  Carlo,  Nice,  Cannes,  Marseilles,  Lyons,  Paris 
and  Cherbourg, 

COST  OF  TOUR  $45 

DAILY  ITINERARY. 

Thursday,  April  2,  1903. — Travel  by  rail  to  Monte  Carlo 

and  Nice,  two  charming  society  resorts  of  the  famous 
Riviera.  (Cook's  Offices:  Monte  Carlo,  Credit  Lyonnais; 
Nice,  16  Avenue  Massena.) 

Friday,  April  3. — From  Nice  to  Cannes,  the  most  aristo- 
cratic of  the  Winter  Cities  of  the  Riviera,  most  delight- 
fully situated.  Thence  to  Marseilles,  an  important  French 
seaport.    (Cook's  Office,  lib  Rue  Noailles.) 

Saturday,    April    4. — Travel    to    Paris    by    day    express. 

Sunday,  April  5.    "1  — To   be   spent   in   Paris.      (Cook's 
to  V     Office,  I  Place  de  I'Opera.)     Car- 

Thursday,  April  9.  J  riages  will  be  furnished  on  one 
day.  The  principal  interesting  places  and  objects  in  and 
around  the  city  are  the  Invalides  and  Tomb  of  Napoleon  L ; 
the  Palace,  Gardens,  and  Park  of  Versailles,  Gardens  and 
Park  of  Trocadero,  the  Palace  of  the  Tuileries,  Cathedral 
of  Notre  Dame,  etc.  Cook's  Guide  to  Paris  will  be  found 
very  useful. 

Friday,  April  10. — Take  the  express  train  for  Cherbourg 
and  embark  by  Hamburg-American  Line  twin-screw  ex- 
press steamship  for  New  York. 

Friday,  April  17. — Arrive  at  New  York. 


I 


The  Fare  Includes 
■first  class  railroad  tickets  for  route  as  stated;  accommo- 
dation at  first  class  hotels,  consisting  of  breakfast,  lunch 
and  table  d'hote  dinner:  transfers  between  stations  and 
hotels,  carriage  drive  in  Paris;  conveyance  of  56  pounds  of 
baggage  on  the  Continent;  fees  to  hotel  servants,  railroad 
porters  and  guards,  and  the  services  of  a  competent  con- 
ductor from  Villefranche  to  Cherbourg. 


ACROSS     EUROPE. 


Optional  Route  No.  2.     Leaving:   the  Steamer  at 
Villefranche,  April  I  or  2. 


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k 


Visiting  Monte  Carlo,  Nice,  Genoa,   Milan,    St.    Gothard, 
Lucerne,  Bale,  Paris,  Cherbourg. 

COST  OF  TOUR $56 

DAILY   ITINERARY. 

Thursday,  April  2,  1903. — To  Monte  Carlo  and  Nice  by 

rail,  as  previously  described. 

ITALY. 

Friday,  April  3. — Travel  to  Genoa.  (Cook's  Office,  17 
Piazza  della  Meridiana.)  Genoa  is  a  city  of  palaces,  and 
contains  a  handsome  Cathedral.  Proceed  later  to  Milan. 
(Cook's  Office,  7  Via  A  Manzoni.)  Milan  is  famous  for  its 
Cathedral,  one  of  the  wonders  of  the  world. 

Saturday,  April  4. — Spend  the  morning  at  Milan,  a  car- 
riage drive  being  provided.  In  the  afternoon  take  train  for 
Lucerne.  The  railroad  touches  the  shores  of  Lakes  Como 
and  Lugano,  and  thence  over  the  celebrated  St.  Gothard 
railway  to  the  Lake  of  Lucerne.  The  journey  is  crowded 
with  visions  of  gorges,  torrents,  snowy  peaks,  inaccessible 
heights,  cascades,  bright  green  slopes  where  herds  of  cattle 
graze,  and  deep,  fertile  valleys  where  picturesque  villages 
sleep  in  the  shadow  of  rugged  mountains. 

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SWITZERLAND. 

Sunday,  April  5. — In  Lucerne.  (Cook's  Office,  Schwan- 
enplatz.)  Visit  the  chief  points  of  interest,  Thorwaldsen's 
immortal  work,  "The  Lion  of  Lucerne,"  the  Glacial  Gar- 
den, the  old  bridges,  etc.  Lucerne  lies  picturesquely  on  the 
Lake  of  Lucerne,  at  the  afflux  of  the  Reuss.  Its  situation, 
surrounded  by  low  hills,  facing  the  Rigi  and  Pilatus,  and 
the  snow-clad  Alps  of  Uri  and  Engelberg,  is  one  of  sur- 
passing beauty. 

Monday,  April  6. — Travel  from  Lucerne  to  Paris  via 
Bale. 


FRANCE. 

Tuesday,  April  7,   ^  — To    be    spent    in    Paris.      (Cook's 

to  V     OMce,  I  Place  de  I'Opera.)     Car- 

Friday,  April  10.  J  riages  will  be  furnished  on  one  day. 
The  principal  places  and  objects  in  and  around  the  city  are 
the  Invalides  and  Tomb  of  Napoleon  L,  the  Palace,  Gar- 
dens, and  Park  of  Versailles;  St.  Cloud,  Sevres  and  its 
famous  porcelain  manufactory,  Palace  of  the  Trocadero, 
the  Palace  of  the  Tuileries,  Cathedral  of  Notre  Dame,  etc. 
Cook's  Guide  to  Paris  will  be  found  very  useful. 

Friday,  April  10. — Leave  by  express  train  for  Cherbourg, 
and  embark  by  Hamburg-American  Line  twin-screw  ex- 
press steamship  for  New  York. 

Friday,  April  17. — Arrive  at  New  York. 

The  Fare  Includes 

iirst  class  railroad  tickets  for  route  as  stated;  accommoda^ 
tion  at  first  class  hotels,  consisting  of  breakfast,  lunch  and 
table  d'hote  dinner;  transfers  between  stations  and  hotels, 
carriage  drives  at  Milam  and  Paris;  conveyance  of  56 
pounds  of  baggage  on  the  Continent;  fees  to  hotel  servants, 
railroad  porters  and  guards,  and  the  services  of  a  compe- 
tent conductor  from  Villefranche  to  Cherbourg. 

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ACROSS  EUROPE. 


Optional  Route  No*   3.     Leavingf  the  Steamer  at 
Naples,  March  25. 


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Visiting    Naples,    Rome,    Florence,  Venice,  Milan,   Lucerne, 

Paris  and  Cherbourg* 
COST  OF  TOUR $90 

DAILY   ITINERARY. 

ITALY. 

Wednesday,  March  25,        "1  — In  Naples.     (Cook's  Office, 
and  V     Piazza  dei  Martiri.)   A  car- 

Thursday,  March  26,  1903.  J  riage  drive  will  be  provided 
and  Pompeii  visited. 

Friday,  March  27,    ]  — In    Rome.      (Cook's    OMces,    51 
to  [     Piazza  Esedra  di  Termini,  and  ib 

Monday,  March  30.  i  Piazza  di  Spagna.)  A  carriage 
drive  will  be  provided.  The  sightseeing  in  Naples  and 
Rome  is  described  in  the  Itinerary  of  the  main  section  of 
the  Cruise. 

Monday,  March  30. — Leave  Rome  by  afternoon  express 
train  for  Florence,  arriving  the  same  evening. 

Tuesday,  March  31. — In  Florence.  (Cook's  Office,  10 
Via  Tornabuoni.)  The  city,  the  home  of  Dante,  Michael 
Angelo,  Savonarola  and  the  Medici  family,  is  externally 
very  much  what  it  was  in  the  days  of  its  greatness.  The 
Grand  Duomo,  Giotto's  Campanile,  the  Palazzo  Vecchio, 
the  Bargello,  are  full  of  memories  of  those  mediaeval  days. 
Leave  by  afternoon  train  for  Venice. 

Wednesday,  April  i,  I  — In  Venice,  "Queen  of  the  Adri- 
and  y     atic."    (Cook's  OfUce,  Piazza  dei 

Thursday,  April  2.  J  Leoncini,  Piazza  San  Marco.) 
The  canals  are  its  streets,  the  gondola  the  vehicle.  The 
Grand  Canal,  lined  with  palaces,  is  the  Broadway  of  the 
city.  Three  bridges  cross  it,  one  of  which  is  the  famous 
Rialto. 

—  73  — 


Among  the  places  of  greatest  interest  are  the  Square  of 
St.  Mark;  the  Cathedral,  unrivalled  among  the  buildings 
of  Europe  for  richness  of  material  and  decorations;  the 
Palace  of  the  Doges,  Rialto,  Bridge  of  Sighs  and  Church 
of  Santa  Maria  da  Salute. 

Gondolas  for  sightseeing  provided  on  one  day.  Leave  by 
afternoon  express  train  on  Thursday  for  Milan. 

Friday,  April  3. — The  morning  to  be  spent  in  Milan. 
(Cook's  OMce,  7  Via  A,  Manzoni.)  The  Cathedral  is  noted 
as  one  of  the  wonders  of  the  world.  Leave  by  afternoon 
train  for  Lucerne  by  the  famous  St.  Gothard  Railway, 
through  most  romantic  scenery. 


SWITZERLAND. 


Saturday,  April  4,1  — In  Lucerne.  (Cook's  Ofiice,Schwan- 
and  |-      enplaiz.)     Visit  the  chief  points  of 

Sunday,  April  5.  J  interest,  Thorwaldsen's  immortal 
work,  "The  Lion  of  Lucerne,"  the  Glacial  Garden,  the  old 
bridges,  etc.  Lucerne  lies  picturesquely  on  the  Lake  of 
Lucerne,  at  the  afflux  of  the  Reuss.  Its  situation,  sur- 
rounded by  low  hills,  facing  the  Rigi  and  Pilatus,  and  the 
snow-clad  Alps  of  Uri  and  Engelberg,  is  one  of  surpassing 
beauty. 

Monday,  April  6. — By  day  train  to  Paris. 


PARIS. 

Tuesday,  April  7,  "]  — To    be    spent   in    Paris.      (Cook's 
to  V     Office,  I  Place  de  I'Opera.)     Car- 

Thursday,  April  9.  J  riages  will  be  furnished  on  one  day. 
The  principal  interesting  places  and  objects  in  and  around 
the  city  are  the  Invalides  and  Tomb  of  Napoleon  I.,  the 
Palace,  Gardens,  and  Park  of  Versailles,  Gardens  and  Park 
of  the  Trocadero,  the  Palace  of  the  Tuileries,  Cathedral  of 
Notre  Dame,  etc.  Cook's  Guide  to  Paris  will  be  found  very 
useful. 

Friday,  April  10. — Travel  by  express  train  to  Cherbourg, 
and  embark  on  Hamburg-American  Line  twin-screw  steam- 
ship for  New  York. 

Friday,  April  17. — Arrive  at  New  York. 

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The  Fare  Includes 

first  class  railroad  tickets  for  route  as  stated;  accommoda- 
tion at  first  class  hotels,  consisting  of  breakfast,  lunch  and 
table  d'hote  dinner;  transfers  betzveen  stations  and  hotels; 
carriage  drives  in  Naples,  Rome  and  Paris,  gondola  ex- 
cursion in  Venice;  conveyance  of  56  pounds  of  baggage 
on  the  Continent;  fees  to  hotel  servants,  railroad  porters 
and  guards,  and  the  services  of  a  competent  conductor  from 
Naples  to  Cherbourg. 


ACROSS  EUROPE, 


Optional    Route    No.    4*      Leaving    Steamer    at 
Naples,  March  25. 


Visiting  Naples,   Rome,    Florence,  Venice,    Milan,    Lucerne, 
Paris,  London  and  Southampton. 

COST  OF  TOUR $130 

DAILY  ITINERARY 

The  route  as  far  as  Paris  is  identical  with  that 
outlined  for  Optional  Route  No.  3,  so  descriptions 
of  the  places  visited  are  not  repeated  here. 

ITALY. 

Wednesday,  March  25,  ^  — In    Naples.      (Cook's    Office, 
to  j-    Piazza  dei  Martiri.)    Carriage 

Friday,  March  27, 1903.  J  drive  on  one  day,  and  excur- 
sion to  Pompeii. 

Saturday,  March  28, 1  — In    Rome.      (Cook's   Oifices,   51 
to  y    Piazza  Esedra  di  Termini,  and 

Tuesday,  March  31.  J  ib  Piazza  di  Spagna.)  Carriage 
drive  on  one  day.  Leave  by  afternoon  train  on  Tuesday  for 
Florence. 


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Wednesday,  April  i,  ")  —In  Florence.    (Cook's  Office,  lo 
and  V     Via  Tornahuoni.)     Leave  by  af- 

Thursday,  April  2.    J      ternoon  train  on  Thursday   for 
Venice. 


Friday,  April  3,     "1 —In  Venice.     (Cook's  OfUce,  Piazza 
and  V     dei  Leoncini,  Piazza  San  Marco.) 

Saturday,  April  4.  J      Gondola    excursion    on    one    day. 
Leave  on  Saturday  afternoon  for  Milan. 

Sunday,   April   5. — In  Milan.     (Cook's  OiHce,  7  Via  A. 
Manzoni.) 

Monday,  April  6. — By  the  St.  Gothard  route  to  Lucerne. 

Tuesday,  April  7. — In  Lucerne.    (Cook's  OMce,  Schwan- 
enplatz.) 


PARIS. 
Wednesday,  April  8. — Travel  to  Paris. 


Thursday,  April  9 

to 
Sunday,  April  12.  , 


—In  Paris.  (Cook's  OMce,  i  Place 
de  I'Opera.)  Carriage  drive  on  one 
day. 


Monday,    April    13. — Leave    Paris    by    day    service,    via 
Dieppe  and  Newhaven,  for  London. 


ENGLAND. 


Tuesday,  April  14, 
to 


— To  be  spent  in  London.  (Cook's 
Chief  OfHce,  Ludgate  Circus.) 
Friday,  April  17.  J  Carriages  will  be  provided  on  one 
day.  The  many  points  of  interest  include  the  Tov^rer, 
Houses  of  Parliament,  British  Museum,  Westminster  Ab- 
bey, St.  Paul's  Cathedral,  National  Gallery,  the  Parks, 
Thames  Embankment  and  other  points  of  interest  in  and 
around  the  city. 

Friday,  April  17. — Leave  London  for  Southampton,  and 
embark  by  Hamburg-American  Line  twin-screv^r  express 
steamship  for  New  York. 

Friday,  April  24. — Arrive  at  New  York. 

-78- 


The  Fare  Includes 

first  class  railroad  tickets  for  route  as  stated;  accommoda- 
tion at  first  class  hotels,  consisting  .of  breakfast,  lunch  and 
table  d'hote  dinner;  transfers  between  stations  and  hotels; 
carriage  drives  in  Naples,  Rome,  Paris  and  London,  gon- 
dola excursion  in  Venice ;  conveyance  of  56  pounds  of  bag- 
gage on  the  Continent;  fees  to  hotel  servants,  railroad 
porters  and  guards,  and  the  services  of  a  competent  con- 
ductor from  Naples  to  Southampton. 


VENICE. — THE   RIALTO. 


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COOK'S 
TOURS    TO    EUROPE 

All  Expenses  Included 

SEASON    1903. 


«UR  arrangements  for  1903  are  now  completed,  and 
contain  the  most  elaborate,  comprehensive  and 
perfect  system  for  visiting  Europe  ever  con- 
structed. These  arrangements  embody  the  results 
of  62  years'  continuous  experience  in  the  organiza- 
tion and  management  of  tours  everywhere  in  the  world. 
The  position  in  which  the  firm  of  Thos.  Cook  &  Son 
stands  is  absolutely  unique.  Travelers  under  our 
arrangements  are  assured  all  the  advantages,  conven- 
iences and  protection  which  the  presence  of  the  competent 
salaried  staff  of  the  firm  in  all  parts  of  the  world  provides. 
In  addition  to  our  arrangements  for  personally  con- 
ducted travel  we  have,  for  those  intending  to  "go  it 
alone,"  tickets  to  every  available  spot  under  the  sun,  and 
all  holders  of  these  are  entitled  to  the  services  of  our 
assistants,  interpreters,  etc.,  throughout  the  world,   free. 


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